FAQ's - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR.

1. WHY CONSIDER BEING A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR?
2. WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO YOU NEED?
3. WHO USES THE SERVICES OF A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR?
4. WHAT INCOME CAN YOU EXPECT?
5. HOW DO I OBTAIN MY P.I. LICENSE AND AGENCY LICENSE?

1.WHY CONSIDER BEING A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR?

A career as a Private Investigator can be very challenging yet fascinating, intriguing and highly exciting. Are you thinking of a new career, mid-life career change or have you just finished high school? The cost for college tuition has skyrocketed and many graduates are left with student loans and no jobs. This is your chance to learn one of today’s most exciting professions. It's about changing your life as you set out on a very exciting and rewarding career. The field of private investigation can lead you into a person's most private world. Private investigators conduct surveillance in personal injury cases, divorce, infidelity and insurance claims. They also perform fraud investigations and background checks. Imagine conducting a background check on a potential business partner or spying on brazen cheaters. You will find satisfaction in helping people in need and providing solutions to their problems. You can start learning about this exciting career immediately. Learn the inside secrets from seasoned private investigators.

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2.WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO YOU NEED?

The Canadian Spy Institute Correspondence Course™ makes it easy to learn and most important you are learning at your own pace. There are no admission deadlines. Imagine being able to learn an exciting new career in your own time without quitting your job and without committing to classes. The average course completion is six months to one year. The C.S.I. course will take you from the books to the real world in the shortest time frame possible. Learn in your own home, in your own time, at your own pace.

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3.WHO USES THE SERVICES OF A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR?

Lawyers, Private Investigation Agencies, Security Agencies, Private Individuals, Manufacturing Companies, Retail Stores, Oil Companies, Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Corporations, Airlines, Nursing Homes, Insurance Companies and Private Companies.

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4.WHAT INCOME CAN YOU EXPECT?

The average income for a Private Investigator is $30,000.00 - $60,000.00. The best part is everyday is different. You also have unlimited potential earnings providing you with the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Keep a picture in your mind of the activities and experiences you want so that you are ready to leap out of bed and start that new adventure. The private investigation field needs dedicated people like you. If you are curious, have keen powers of observation and enjoy helping others, private investigation is your ideal career. In 30 fascinating lessons we reveal the practical secrets that the professionals already know and use daily.

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5.HOW DO I OBTAIN MY P.I. LICENSE AND AGENCY LICENSE?

Disclaimer: Every province has different requirements to obtain your Private Investigation License and Agency License. All students should check in their own area what their requirements are. We provide the basic tools necessary on how to conduct investigations. Canadian Spy Institute™ does not guarantee that you will be working immediately once you have obtained a license. Most agencies require Private Investigator applicants to have taken a course in Private Investigation.

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